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1
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What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

A

Sun + CO2 + chloroplast → energy + glucose + oxygen

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What is the primary purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the overall equation for cellular respiration?

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Glucose + oxygen → CO2 + water (H2O) + energy and heat

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True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria of plant cells.

A

False

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Fill in the blank: The main pigment involved in photosynthesis is _____ .

A

chlorophyll

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7
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Which process occurs in the chloroplasts?

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Photosynthesis

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What is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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True or False: Cellular respiration can occur without oxygen.

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True

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10
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What is the process called when glucose is broken down without oxygen?

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Anaerobic respiration

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11
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Which type of cells perform cellular respiration?

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All cells

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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13
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What is the main energy currency produced during cellular respiration?

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ATP

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Fill in the blank: The Calvin cycle occurs in the _____ of the chloroplast.

A

stroma

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Which gas is taken in by plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy.

17
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True or False: The primary source of energy for photosynthesis is heat.

A

False

18
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What do plants convert light energy into during photosynthesis?

A

Chemical energy

19
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In which organelle does cellular respiration primarily occur?

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Mitochondria

20
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What type of respiration occurs in yeast and some bacteria?

A

Fermentation

21
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Fill in the blank: The process of converting glucose into energy is called _____ .

A

cellular respiration

22
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What is the main purpose of the light-dependent reactions?

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To capture and convert solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH).

23
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Which molecule is regenerated in the Calvin cycle?

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RuBP (ribulose bisphosphate)

24
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What is the role of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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It serves as a reducing agent in the Calvin cycle.

25
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True or False: All living organisms perform cellular respiration.

A

True

26
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What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

A

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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